The Victoria Falls Hotel stands at 1 Mallet Drive, in its own gardens facing the gorge and the bridge. Expedia lists it as a five-star property with 161 rooms in a single building, an outdoor pool in tropical gardens, a full-service spa, floodlit tennis courts, mini golf, a library, a coffee shop and four on-site restaurants with a poolside bar. Guests score it 9.2 out of 10 on Expedia from more than 400 reviews, praising the friendly, well-trained staff, the falls and bridge views, the historic character and the food. It is the traditional splurge in town, with a sense of occasion that newer lodges cannot match.
Location and getting around: the hotel is about three minutes by car from the Victoria Falls Bridge and about five minutes on foot from the entrance to the national park, according to Expedia, with the falls themselves roughly seventeen minutes on foot. That makes it the best base for walking to the Zimbabwe-side viewpoints early before the heat. The airport is around thirty minutes by car, and a roundtrip shuttle is available for a surcharge, as there is no on-site parking. Taxis and tour pickups are easy to arrange at the front desk.
The rooms and the feel: this is a period hotel with large grounds, verandas and a long tradition of afternoon tea on the terrace overlooking the bridge. Rooms are air-conditioned with safes and free WiFi, and the service includes 24-hour room service. Expedia does not list breakfast as included, though reviewers praise the buffet. A few guests call parts of the property dated or note that the Stables wing involves a poorly lit walk at night, so ask for a room close to the main building if that matters.
Good to know: Expedia lists select guestrooms being renovated from 30 April to 31 December 2026 and one dining venue unavailable from 11 March to 30 November 2026, so confirm which rooms and restaurants are open for your dates and ask for a room away from works. Rates are at the top of the local range, and the hotel suits couples, honeymooners and anyone who wants a classic stay. Pair it with a bridge-view afternoon tea, a sunset cruise and a Flight of Angels.
Why stay here
- ✓Views of the bridge and gorge
- ✓Outdoor pool in tropical gardens
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Four on-site restaurants
- ✓Floodlit tennis courts and mini golf
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Airport shuttle for a fee
Good questions
Is the hotel within walking distance of the falls?+
Expedia lists the park entrance about five minutes on foot and the falls about seventeen minutes on foot. The bridge is a short drive.
Is there building work in late 2026?+
Expedia lists select guestrooms under renovation from 30 April to 31 December 2026 and one dining venue closed until 30 November 2026. Confirm the details before booking.
Is breakfast included?+
It is not listed as included on Expedia, though reviewers praise the buffet. Check your rate.
